News Release

Monday, February 6, 2017

Deadly Shooting in West Los Angeles NR17041jh

West Los Angeles: The Los
Angeles Police Department's West Bureau Homicide detectives are
seeking the public's assistance in identifying the suspect
responsible for the shooting of one and the death of another
victim.

On February 5, 2017 around 5:15 p.m., West Los Angeles Area
officers responded to the 8700 block of Guthrie Avenue for a
shooting investigation. When the officers arrived, they located
both victims.

Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded to the location
and transported both victims to a local hospital. Victim-1
succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. Victim-2 is in stable
condition.

Victim-1 is described as a male Hispanics in his early 20s.
Victim-2 is described as a 23-year-old male Hispanic.
The suspect is described as a male Hispanic.

The motive of this shooting is unknown, but is possibly gang
related.

Anyone with information is urged to call West Bureau Homicide
detectives, at (213) 382-9470. During non-business hours or on
weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7
(1-877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call
the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477)
or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org. Tipsters may also visit
www.lapdonline.org, and click on "Anonymous Web Tips" under the
"Get Involved-Crime Stoppers" menu to submit an online tip. Lastly,
tipsters may also download the "P3 Tips" mobile application and
select the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.